I'm usually a silent reader on these forums because I'm still learning complicated jets. I'm not sure how to insert images but the title says it all. Occasionally when I load the  PMDG 737-800 (and 600) into the sim the nosewheel is buried into the ground and the tail is in the air. Tonight things got worse at default KFJK (Stand C12)  because as time passed the front end continued to sink until the cockpit was eventually subterranean. to add to this on the rare occasion when I commence pushback the nosewheel lifts into the air and the tail strikes the ground. My weights and balances are within normal ranges. Park brakes are always on or off as required. I would love a solution to this weirdness. Many thanks for reading. 

Edited January 13Jan 13 by Anthony9

This is interesting. If a modification in the config file is faulty, you will encounter the issue every time you load the aircraft. But occasionally it's very odd. I think that the best way would be to uninstall and reinstall via OC3.

19 hours ago, Anthony9 said:

I'm usually a silent reader on these forums because I'm still learning complicated jets. I'm not sure how to insert images but the title says it all. Occasionally when I load the  PMDG 737-800 (and 600) into the sim the nosewheel is buried into the ground and the tail is in the air. Tonight things got worse at default KFJK (Stand C12)  because as time passed the front end continued to sink until the cockpit was eventually subterranean. to add to this on the rare occasion when I commence pushback the nosewheel lifts into the air and the tail strikes the ground. My weights and balances are within normal ranges. Park brakes are always on or off as required. I would love a solution to this weirdness. Many thanks for reading. 

Wow, I had this yesterday on my first flight since updating the PMDG 737.  I was at ENGM and better Pushback (which has never let me down) just couldn't push the aircraft back.  In external view I immediately saw that that 738's nosewheel was almost completely under the tarmac.   

I put it down to a one-off ..... restarted the sim and flew from ESSA instead, with no problems.   It's so interesting to read your post today and see that it wan't necessarily a one-off.

Well , it is somewhat encouraging to know I'm not the only one. There is very little to be found on the forums etc regarding this particular issue. I also reloaded and did another flight without a problem. 

This is random but it's annoying. By the time a flight is set up and loaded there is a lot of time spent only to have to close out and start again. 

I ran the file verification tool in OC3 and it found a few amber errors which I went ahead and repaired. Time will tell. 

Edited January 14Jan 14 by Anthony9

I really need help with this problem. 

After spending over 30 minutes setting up a flight this evening pushback failed to connect. I did an external view to see this,,,,,,,,,

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNlZSkvtbTFPHzPoMogiC9ggNvYpnxTc/view?usp=sharing

22 minutes ago, Anthony9 said:

I really need help with this problem. 

After spending over 30 minutes setting up a flight this evening pushback failed to connect. I did an external view to see this,,,,,,,,,

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNlZSkvtbTFPHzPoMogiC9ggNvYpnxTc/view?usp=sharing

I know it's not a very good solution, but, you could enter slew mode and move the aircraft back, then exit slew mode and fly your flight.   It should work, even though it's not a true solution, at least it would allow you to fly, and not waste your setup time.

Thank you. I've raised a ticket with PMDG. Although I can't decide if it's an MSFS or PMDG issue. I also have the 737 600 and the nose lifts into the air on pushback on occasion. I really hope I don't have to do undo and reinstall everything to resolve this. It's enough to put me off the hobby. 

You can't rule out a scenery problem, too.  Specific to those particular parking spaces.  Default scenery could be just as culpable as aftermarket scenery is.   I would try a different parking place at the same airport and see if behavior continues.  Ticket with PMDG is a good idea though, they may have other ideas.

PMDG have responded looking for a list of add-ons. At least I have some traction. I'll keep the thread updated in case somebody else encounters this at some point. 

Edited January 21Jan 21 by Anthony9
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18 hours ago, Mace said:

You can't rule out a scenery problem

So I had exactly the same problems as described, just on one flight last week.   I've deleted a scenery I had for it (called "ENGM Fix", as it improved the default ENGM) and I've never seen the problem since.

So I personally came to the conclusion it was a scenery issue. 

@Anthony9 Have you been attempting to fly out of the same airport, each time it happens?  Or is this happening at all airports you attempt to fly the PMDG from?

Thanks for the input. I'm having this issue with multiple airports. Default and add-on.

I just finished a flight form EIDW ( add-on) to EGSS (add-on) this evening with no problems. It's very random.